Experience the Heartwarming Taste of Obanzai in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

What is Obanzai?

OBANZAI is a traditional style of cuisine native to KYOTO featuring many healthy side dishes eaten with rice. Rooted in Kyoto’s culinary traditions, Obanzai focuses on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients prepared to highlight their natural flavors. It's like KYOTO’s version of grandma’s cooking!

If you're looking for healthy Japanese home-style meals, Obanzai offers a nourishing and satisfying experience.

Many Obanzai dishes include:

  • Fresh seasonal vegetables

  • Fermented foods for gut health

  • Tofu and seaweed, rich in nutrients

  • Lightly seasoned, umami-rich flavours

Illustration of a woman cooking at a Japanese deli; various traditional dishes displayed, with people seated at a counter.

Enjoy a Healthy, Home-Style Japanese Meal—Your Way!

Interior of restaurant with fish mural, hanging spherical lights, and wooden beams
Japanese deli interior with blue curtain, food display, and menu boards
Assorted Japanese dishes in a wooden box
Vintage Japanese storage room with colorful boxes, a Godzilla figure, and a retro poster.
Three onigiri wrapped in plastic on a decorative plate with another dish in the background.
Close-up of ornate amber glass and metal lamp fixture
Assorted dishes on wooden table with blue patterned plates containing cubed tuna, vegetable noodles, and other dishes. Focus on variety of dishes.
Grilled salmon fillets on a decorative plate with a green leaf garnish.
Person holding a wooden box with various Asian dishes, including meats, sliced vegetables, and fish. A large plate of mashed or scrambled potatoes is on the table. Tongs and other dishes are visible around.
Japanese dishes on red plates; includes a rice ball wrapped in nori, sliced cucumber salad, and grilled fish with garnish on a leaf.